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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.65, 6,159.80 and 2,874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.65, 6,159.80 and 2,874.38 is: 3,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.65 : 6,159.80 = 2,874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.65/6,159.80 = 2,874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.65x = 6,159.80 × 2,874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.65x = 17,705,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705,560.75/4,465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.83

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